Lean on Jesus

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By T. Taylor Williams

My sister is enjoying her “Corona-cation.”

She’s ecstatic for the opportunities to babysit her sweet new cuddly grandson.

Like many elementary school teachers, her day was typically hectic from sunup to sundown: Planning, teaching, organizing, staying late to plan for the next day. Not to mention teaching and practicing yoga.

Therefore, being able to watch him was a luxury only for weekends.

I laugh when she describes him.

“Don’t let him fool you. He looks like a normal baby, but he’s as heavy as a ball of lead!”

The Lord reminded me that, just as babies are comforted when we hold them, He welcomes us to seek rest in His loving arms.

The fear and anxiety that COVID-19 has put in the air is almost tangible.

But we have little control. We can stock our homes to the ceiling but no one knows what will happen next.

That’s when faith must kick in. If you have little, now is a great time to build it. Read God’s word, listen to positive music. Turn off the phones, tablets and tvs and quiet your spirit.

There’s freedom in letting go. There’s relief in trusting and depending on the Lord.

And He doesn’t care how much weight we put on Him. In fact, He wants all of it: Our “lead” or our heaviness includes the cares of this world. Our worries, our fears, our doubts, our lack of faith, our sadness…He wants it all.

For He said: Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you. I Peter 5:7

“Let me lean on You…my soul is tired and my body needs rest.” Dottie Peoples and the Peoples Choice Chorale

“I’ve learned how to lean and depend on Jesus. He’s my Friend and He’s my guide. I’ve learned how to lean and depend on Jesus. I found out if I trust Him, He will provide.” Lee Williams